He's the NHL's most elusive bad boy. I'm the reporter who landed an exclusive interview. But one slip of "baby girl" from his lips changes everything. Tilly Jameson is a determined journalist who'll do anything for the perfect story—even chase down hockey superstar Demian Pierce, who hasn't given an interview in four years. Behind closed doors, Tilly hides a she longs for someone to take care of her. But exposing that hidden side of herself could ruin her career. Demian Pierce rules the ice with brutal precision and keeps the world at arm's length. No one sees past his cold exterior—until Tilly walks into his interview room and something inside him recognizes what she's hiding. When he invites her to a hockey game and gives her a private glimpse into his world, Tilly discovers Demian's own carefully guarded he's a strict disciplinarian looking for someone to cherish and coddle. One contract. Two people with everything to lose. A connection neither can deny. Before long, Tilly is over his knee, and deep in his heart. But can they trust each other enough to risk everything for a chance at the perfect match? Or will the pressure of their secret lives force them apart? A steamy, emotional romance featuring a hockey star with a dominant streak and the woman who melts his icy exterior.